Michael Brott

 
 Michael Brott is the Associate Director for the Children, Youth and Family Consortium of the University of Minnesota. Michael assists in overall administration of the Consortium through developing, implementing, and managing operations and programs. As part of his work, Michael oversees budget development, financial reporting and fund accounting. Working in concert with the Consortium's mission Michael strives to develop and maintain strong partnerships with people from the University and in the community, leveraging support and providing consultation and support for University units and community partners.  Mr. Brott manages the Consortium's public relations and communications activities including its nationally recognized web site on children and family related research and information. In addition, he works with various communities and organizations in cross-disciplinary training, collaboration and facilitation, as well as information dissemination issues. Until July, 1994 Michael Brott was the Director of Action for Children. Action for Children was established by the Governor in March of 1991 to create a vision for children in Minnesota and make recommendations toward improving the lives of children and families. To that end, Action for Children authored the report Kids Can't Wait: Action for Minnesota's Children. Mr. Brott has worked in public policy at both the state and local levels, continuing his interests in media's impact on the family, and work and family issues.


 

 

Upcoming WFRC Webinars

Working Family Resource Center's
School-age Parent Education
Raise a Responsible Child
A Positive Parenting Webinar Series

Begins October 15
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Promoting Racial Justice to
End Disparities for Children
Offered in partnership with
Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota

Thursday, September 9, 2010
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coast: FREE
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Cholesterol: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, September 9, 2010
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Become a Heart-Wise Woman
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The Power of Dreams
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Who Would Want to Be Me Anyway?
Identity Theft
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Power of Persistence
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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